The best in theology; v. 4 /
J.I. Packer, general editor ; edited by J. Isamu Yamamoto.
- Carol Stream, IL : Christianity Today, 1990.
- xiv, 377p ; pbk ; 22.5cm.
Section 1 : Old Testament / edited and introduction by Bruce K. Waltke -- The place of biblical criticism in theological study / Gordon J. Wenham -- The structure of Ezra-Nehemiah and the integrity of the book / Tamara C. Eskenazi -- Climbing out of a swamp: the evangelical struggle to understand the creation texts / Clark H. Pinnock. Section 2 : New Testament / edited and introduction by Harold W. Hoehner -- Ephesians 4:26: Command or condition / Daniel B. Wallace -- Will God heal us - a re-examination of James 5:14-16a / Gary S. Shogren -- The meaning of "nature" in Romans 1 and its implications for biblical proscriptions of homosexual behavior/ James B. DeYoung. Section 3 : Church history / edited and introduction by Nathan O. Hatch -- Jonathan Edwards and America / Henry F. May -- Jonathan Edwards and nineteenth century theology / Mark A. Noll Section 4 : Systematic theology / edited and introduction by Donald F. Wells -- The obsolescence of left and right / Christopher Lasch -- Christ the only saviour of interpretation / Vern Sheridan Poythress. Section 5 : Ethics/spiritual life / edited and introduction by Donald G. Bloesch -- Are grace and virtue compatible? / Don H. Zinger -- Feasting and fasting in the reformed tradition / Howard L. Rice -- Recovering the heart of Christian spirituality / Bruce Demarest and Charles Raup -- In spirit and in truth: a Catholic perspective on the Holy Spirit / Monika K. Hellwig -- A focus on the Holy Spirit: spirit and spirituality in John Wesley / Albert C. Outler. Section 6 : Practical theology: pastoral psychology and counseling / edited and introduction by David G. Benner -- Spiritual concerns in Erich Fromm / Daniel A. Helminiak -- The role-sending of perfectionism: overcoming counterfeit spirituality / D. Louise Mebane and Charles R. Ridley. Section 7 : Practical theology: missions / edited and introduction by C. Peter Wagner -- Religious pluralism and the uniqueness of Jesus Christ / Lesslie Newbigin -- Conversion and the Kingdom / Arthur Glasser. Section 8 : Practical theology: homiletics / edited and introduction by Haddon W. Robinson -- The crisis of evangelical preaching / S.M. Hutchens -- Creative tensions in preaching: person and spirit / Harry Baker Adams. Section 9 : Practical theology: Christian education / edited and introduction by Kenneth O. Gangel -- A complementary-empowering model of ministerial leadership / Jack Balswick and Walter Wright -- Research on teaching for Christian education / Rodney B. McKean -- Calvin's contribution to universal education / Ivan L. Zabilka -- Home schooling: dimensions of controversy, 1970-1984 / Michael S. Shepherd.